Margarita Mariscal de Gante

Mariscal de Gante was born in Madrid on 10 January 1954. She is the daughter of Jaime Mariscal de Gante, a judge of the Public Order Tribunal created in Francoist Spain. The brother of this judge, Commissioner Mariscal de Gante, is also known for having invited the torturer Billy el Niño, the alias of Antonio González Pacheco, to celebrate in a police station in Madrid. She has a law degree. ==Career==

Mariscal de Gante worked as a judge in different cities of Spain before she attained her ministerial appointment. She was elected to the congress of deputies in 2000, representing Albacete Province, and served there until 2004. During her term she was the first vice-president of the congress. ==References==